This is what I recommend to new investors who contact me asking if these numbers look good. 

We would never recommend that for our clients.

And FHFA is currently drafting a recommended approach to the termination of the conservatorship, for Treasury review, which they began before this Administration took power.A return to independence for Fannie and Freddie could promote a healthier mortgage market and lower costs for consumers.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Of course we all have to start somewhere but I tell everyone I do business with regardless if it's with me or someone else I always recommend them to build a portfolio.

I would recommending looking at your property through the eyes of the NBA, or Next Best Alternative, to see if there is a market for you property as a mid-term rental. 

Beyond trying to connect on this forum would recommend look in the BP Meet up section and checking out local DFW FB RE investor Facebook groups as well as Meetup.com and Eventbrite for local events. 

@Zoe Brennan I recommend you focus on increasing your income and saving more.

My sister doesn’t recommend buying warranties anymore.

Tim, thank you for the book recommendation.